http://www.duncanbanner.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:56:00 +0000 http://www.duncanbanner.com/local/local_story_323225610.html http://www.duncanbanner.com/local/local_story_323225610.html With the sounds of pigs squealing, human chatter and the aroma of a barnyard in the air, the annual National Fall Classic Swine Registry was underway at the Stephens County Fair and Expo Center. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:54:00 +0000 http://www.duncanbanner.com/local/local_story_323225515.html http://www.duncanbanner.com/local/local_story_323225515.html From recognition of a long-time resident of Duncan to acknowledgment of an assortment of events, the Duncan Chamber of Commerce and Industry had much to discuss during the monthly Chamber breakfast Thursday. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:53:00 +0000 http://www.duncanbanner.com/local/local_story_323225413.html http://www.duncanbanner.com/local/local_story_323225413.html Jason Hicks, Duncan attorney, has announced his bid to run for District 6 District Attorney in the November 2010 election. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:18:00 +0000 http://www.duncanbanner.com/local/local_story_322234848.html http://www.duncanbanner.com/local/local_story_322234848.html On Tuesday, Arvest Bank and the Walton Family Foundation presenter check donations to four organizations in the Stephens County area. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:17:00 +0000 http://www.duncanbanner.com/local/local_story_322234425.html http://www.duncanbanner.com/local/local_story_322234425.html People began pulling their coats out of closets when the temperatures turned brisk, but not everyone has a coat to bundle up in. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:51:00 +0000 http://www.duncanbanner.com/local/local_story_322235133.html http://www.duncanbanner.com/local/local_story_322235133.html For the past two years, Wang Luping of the Confucius Institute at the University of Oklahoma, has ended her teleconference class with a hug to Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:30:00 +0000 http://www.duncanbanner.com/local/local_story_322233007.html http://www.duncanbanner.com/local/local_story_322233007.html Some neighborhoods in Duncan have recently been given a bit of a facelift as several dilapidated structures have been removed and replaced by a cleared lot. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:45:00 +0000 http://www.duncanbanner.com/local/local_story_322175000.html http://www.duncanbanner.com/local/local_story_322175000.html The U.S. Geological Survey says a 3.0-magnitude quake struck about 10 p.m. Monday near Velma in northern Stephens County. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:13:00 +0000 http://www.duncanbanner.com/local/local_story_321231335.html http://www.duncanbanner.com/local/local_story_321231335.html In the moments after the announcement, two things happened. People stood in applause and Patty Jennings’ hand raised to her mouth. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:11:00 +0000 http://www.duncanbanner.com/local/local_story_321231127.html http://www.duncanbanner.com/local/local_story_321231127.html Owen Laughlin, 12-year member of the state senate, and northwest Oklahoma representative has announced he is running for state treasurer. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:09:00 +0000 http://www.duncanbanner.com/local/local_story_321230828.html http://www.duncanbanner.com/local/local_story_321230828.html While many shoppers had their hands full of the latest fashions at Duncan’s newest clothing store Tuesday, just as many were happy to see Shawna McMasters at the counter assisting customers. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:04:00 +0000 http://www.duncanbanner.com/local/local_story_321230433.html http://www.duncanbanner.com/local/local_story_321230433.html The Public Works office has been keeping busy with several water projects in the city of Duncan, all of which Scott Vaughn, director, said will drastically improve water service in their given areas. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:48:00 +0000 http://www.duncanbanner.com/local/local_story_320235119.html http://www.duncanbanner.com/local/local_story_320235119.html With the weather starting to get colder and the economy as low as it is, some children are unable to afford coats to keep them warm this winter. The Duncan Jaycee organization will be hosting their annual Christmas Auction from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. daily starting Nov. 30 through Dec. 4. The live auction will be hosted on DTV 10. The funds being raised during the week will be used to clothe underprivileged children in the Duncan area.This years auction is being headed up by auction chairman Jay Head. Head said that he wants this to be the best year that the Jaycees have ever had. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:46:00 +0000 http://www.duncanbanner.com/local/local_story_320235303.html http://www.duncanbanner.com/local/local_story_320235303.html Main Street Duncan will hold its 23rd annual Holiday Stroll Saturday and Sunday, and planner Tammy Johnson expects it to be the best yet.Johnson said there are a lot of new things this year to the stroll, including her approach in how she’s involved. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:48:00 +0000 http://www.duncanbanner.com/local/local_story_320234842.html http://www.duncanbanner.com/local/local_story_320234842.html With state funding cutbacks already underway, Jefferson County Commissioners are giving support to an effort to ensure that Tri-County Elderly Nutrition and senior citizens sites in the county will remain open.